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Women’s basketball starts WAC play 1-1, hosts TSU in first home game of 2026

January 8, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

With a 1-1 conference record after the team's first road trip of 2026, the women’s basketball team will host Tarleton State University and the University of Texas-Arlington in Moody Coliseum this week. The 1-1 split comes after a dominant 81-51 victory over Utah Tech University on New Year’s Day. Meredith Mayes, junior center from Bixby, Oklahoma, ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats allow just 96 points, win both games of inaugural ACU Christmas Classic

December 20, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The women’s basketball team improved to 8-4 as it swept the field in the inaugural ACU Christmas Classic tournament. A Friday night win over the University of Montana boosted the Wildcats to 7-4 on the back of 24 points and nine rebounds from Meredith Mayes, junior center from Bixby, Oklahoma. Mayes continued to showcase her shot efficiency, going ... [Read More…]

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Patterson signs three-season extension with eyes set on national championship

December 18, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

After leading the Wildcats to back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, Head Football Coach Keith Patterson has agreed to a contract extension, good through the 2029 season.  In his four years at the helm of the program, the team has gone 30-20 overall while winning its first two FCS playoff games. The Wildcats have also won eight ... [Read More…]

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Women’s basketball hosts inaugural Christmas Classic, battles Montana, Buffalo as WAC play nears

December 17, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

With just three games to go before the beginning of Western Athletic Conference play, the women’s basketball team will play back-to-back days as it hosts the inaugural ACU Christmas Classic in Moody Coliseum. The tournament will feature the Wildcats and three other teams, with each team playing two games. The Wildcats will face the University of ... [Read More…]

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Star defensive back Tyson Williams ‘bets on himself,’ enters transfer portal

December 13, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

After three seasons in the purple and white, star defensive back Tyson Williams will enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. “I love ACU and the coaches that have been there with me through my years,” Williams said. “I just want to take a bet on myself because I’ve got one year left. I just want to go up and play at the FBS ... [Read More…]

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Golf to host ‘fantasy land’ Intercollegiate tournament in Fall 2026

December 10, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

In the fall of 2026, the golf teams will host the inaugural ACU Intercollegiate at Halbert National Golf Course in Granbury.  ACU Athletics, HNS Sports Group and Golf Channel announced on Dec. 3 that the debut of the tournament will take place on Oct. 19-21 at the newly opened course. Founded by David D. Halbert  ('78) and designed by renowned ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats fall 41-34 to SFA in round two of FCS Playoffs

December 9, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Wildcats' season came to a close on Saturday with a 41-34 loss to Stephen F. Austin State University in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. The loss ended the Wildcats' five-game winning streak, dating back to Nov. 1. The team clinched its second consecutive United Athletic Conference title before winning a first-round playoff game over Lamar ... [Read More…]

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Football enters round two rematch against SFA playing with ‘big time confidence’

December 4, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

As the team continues its run at an FCS Championship, the Wildcats will head to Nacogdoches for a round two battle with the Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin University.  The Wildcats beat the Lumberjacks in the second week of the season. Since that game, SFA has gone a perfect 10-0, earning itself the Southland Conference title and first-round ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats have what it takes to make FCS playoff run

December 3, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

With their second consecutive FCS playoff berth, the Wildcat football team is equipped, motivated and ready to make a run at the championship.  After making the playoffs in 2024, the Wildcats won their first-round matchup against the University of Northern Arizona by a score of 24-0 before losing to the eventual FCS Champion North Dakota State ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats roll through Lamar at home, advance to round two in FCS Playoffs

November 30, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Wildcats are moving on to the second round of the FCS playoffs after a 38-20 victory over Lamar University on Saturday.  The victory took place at Wildcat Stadium for the second consecutive season, after the Wildcats defeated the University of Northern Arizona in Round One of the 2024 playoffs.  Stone Earle, senior quarterback from Fort ... [Read More…]

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